This is the 397th most frequent French word.
réalisé
"Réalisé" means "realized" or "achieved" in English.
Here, "réalisé" means achieved or accomplished, referring to completing a long-term goal.
J'ai réalisé mon rêve d'enfance.
I have fulfilled my childhood dream.
In this context, "réalisé" means directed or produced, used in the context of creating a movie or a film.
Il a réalisé un film très émouvant.
He directed a very moving film.
Here, "réalisé" means became aware, used in the context of coming to an understanding.